8 in 10 dog owners swear their pet’s personality mirrors their own

Eight in 10 dog owners think it was genuinely fate that they were matched with their dog, according to new research .

And it may be more than just fate matching us with our pets, results showed our personalities very often match, too.

That’s according to a survey examining the connection between 2,000 owners and their dogs, which found a resounding 81% believe it was meant to be that they ended up together, with many saying their dog’s personality feels like a mirror of their own.

The new survey examined whether people choose pets that reflect their personality, and the results show a striking emotional connection.

Seventy-four percent of pet parents said their dog resembles them in key ways, especially when it comes to energy levels, social habits and emotional sensitivity.

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